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Malachite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
KAlSi3O8  

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Malachite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Amazonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Malachite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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